Category Archives: Netherlands

Press Releases & News from Netherlands distributed via EuropaWire

Euronext Launches Unified European Prospectus to Streamline Equity Listings Across the Continent

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has launched the European Common Prospectus, a unified and streamlined template for equity listings across its seven EU markets, designed to reduce complexity for issuers and enhance transparency for investors. Compliant with current EU rules and adaptable … Read the full press release

DNV Secures Major Technical Services Contract with Gasunie to Support Energy Infrastructure in Netherlands and Germany

(IN BRIEF) Gasunie has awarded DNV a multi-year technical services contract to support the maintenance and innovation of energy infrastructure across the Netherlands and northern Germany. The four-year agreement, with options for two two-year extensions, covers critical services like equipment … Read the full press release

Ingka Investments Launches First Solar Park in Poland, Expanding Commitment to Renewable Energy

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Investments has inaugurated its first solar park in Poland, a 29 MW installation in Recz developed with Enerparc. The project adds to Ingka Group’s renewable energy portfolio in the country, which now includes seven wind farms and … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Survey Highlights Surge in AI Investment and Hiring Priorities for EHS Management

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer’s latest survey of 162 EHS professionals reveals that 49% of EHS functions intend to invest in AI within the next year, while 77% consider AI skills a hiring priority. Despite current adoption rates remaining relatively low, … Read the full press release

AMOLF’s Corentin Bisot Honored with Van Leeuwenhoek Award for Groundbreaking Work on Soil Microorganisms

(IN BRIEF) Corentin Bisot, postdoctoral researcher at AMOLF, has won the Van Leeuwenhoek Award in the category of environmental microbiology. Presented by the Royal Netherlands Society for Microbiology during the Scientific Spring Meeting in Papendal, the award honors his work … Read the full press release

IKEA Opens Gangdong Store in Seoul, Bringing Affordable Home Furnishings Closer to Urban Shoppers

(IN BRIEF) IKEA has opened its fifth South Korean store in Seoul’s Gangdong district, marking ten years of operation in the country. Located within the mixed-use Gangdong I-Park The River complex, IKEA Gangdong showcases 7,400 products, with over 3,700 available … Read the full press release

Franco-German Defense Industry Reaches Key Milestone with Establishment of MGCS Project Company

(IN BRIEF) The Franco-German MGCS defense initiative has progressed with the official founding of the MGCS Project Company GmbH, a joint industrial entity formed by KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales. Based in Cologne and led by Stefan … Read the full press release

E-Methane Emerges as Key Player in Energy Transition, Says Study Commissioned by GasTerra and Gasunie

(IN BRIEF) A new study by Roland Berger, commissioned by GasTerra and Gasunie, highlights the potential of e-methane as a viable and infrastructure-ready solution to support the Netherlands’ energy transition. Produced from green hydrogen and CO₂, e-methane can be fed … Read the full press release

Fourteen Innovative Projects Awarded Over €4.1 Million to Advance Digital Competence in Dutch Research

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has granted over €4.1 million to fourteen research projects under the 2023 Thematic Digital Competence Centers (TDCC) call. These projects support digital transformation in Life Sciences & Health, Natural and Engineering Sciences, and … Read the full press release

Prosus Launches Global Internship Programme for Future Tech Leaders

(IN BRIEF) Prosus has launched its global Internship Programme, offering graduate students and early-career professionals hands-on experience within its global tech ecosystem. Open to MSc-level candidates and above, the programme features flexible three to six-month placements either for academic credit … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Webinar to Tackle Business Licensing Compliance Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer CT Corporation will present a webinar titled “Effective Business License Management” on April 15, offering professionals a deep dive into key compliance practices for managing business licenses. Led by Hans Howk and Claire Corbin, the session … Read the full press release

Groningen Researcher Harnesses Bacterial Enzymes to Break Down Plastics and Clean Up Environments

(IN BRIEF) Edita Jurak, a biochemical technologist at the University of Groningen, is leading research on how bacteria-derived enzymes can be used to break down plastics sustainably and effectively. Her work, part of a wider initiative in the Faculty of … Read the full press release

TU/e Appoints Nicole Mølby-Bueters as HRM Director to Lead Department into Next Phase of Development

(IN BRIEF) Nicole Mølby-Bueters has been appointed Director of the HRM department at TU/e, starting May 6, 2025. With a degree in Business Communication from Radboud University and a career beginning in 1992, she brings decades of global HR leadership, … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Hosts ‘Transforming Interaction’ Workshop, Uniting Global Experts on AI, AAC, and Social Robotics

(IN BRIEF) At the University of Groningen, the ‘Transforming Interaction’ workshop was held from April 2–4 to bring together international experts in Conversation Analysis, Social Robotics, AAC, Artificial Intelligence, Speech Synthesis, and Interaction Design. Organized in collaboration with CADL at … Read the full press release

NWO Awards Over €7.7 Million to Propel TU/e-Led Digital Innovations in Energy Renovation for the Built Environment

(IN BRIEF) The press release announces that the NWO has allocated over 7.7 million euros for four projects aimed at digitizing energy renovation efforts in the built environment. A primary focus of these projects, especially the DPARt project coordinated by … Read the full press release

Vodafone Integrates STEP with UDAP to Enhance Emergency Response in the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) A new integration between Vodafone’s Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP) and the Netherlands’ Urban Data Access Platform (UDAP) will soon allow emergency services to alert more road users and authorities about approaching emergency vehicles, enabling quicker and … Read the full press release

LANXESS Showcases Sustainable and Innovative Solutions for Personal Care at in-cosmetics Global

(IN BRIEF) At in-cosmetics Global in Amsterdam from April 8 to 10, LANXESS is presenting a broad portfolio of products for the cosmetics and personal care industry. The company will exhibit innovative preservation solutions including Neolone PH Max and Neolone … Read the full press release

Avoided Emissions Platform Sets New Standard for Climate Impact Measurement

(IN BRIEF) A consortium led by Robeco, Mirova, Edmond de Rothschild AM, I Care, and Quantis has launched the Avoided Emissions Platform (AEP), a global initiative designed to standardize the evaluation of climate solutions by providing a transparent method to … Read the full press release

Robust Growth Ahead: ABN AMRO Predicts 7% House Price Rise in 2025, Driven by Lower Mortgage Rates and Tight Supply

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch housing market, having rebounded strongly in 2024 with an 8.7 percent price increase, is expected to maintain its momentum with projected rises of 7 percent in 2025 and 3 percent in 2026. ABN AMRO attributes this … Read the full press release

Joint Venture Launch: Solease and Eneco Unite to Revolutionize Sustainable Business Premises with GroenGebouw™

(IN BRIEF) Solease and Eneco have formed a joint venture to exclusively promote Eneco’s new business product, Eneco GroenGebouw™, a full-service concept designed to boost the sustainability of commercial premises. This collaboration will provide property owners with end-to-end services—from energy … Read the full press release